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STANLEY - (Nee Ross) Anne Charlotte ‘May’, on Thursday 1st January 2026, at Castle View Nursing Home, Peel, Isle of Man. Aged 93 (born 27 May 1932) of Vicarage Road, Douglas, Isle of Man. Previously of Athlone; Banbridge (Northern Ireland); Youghal; Dungarvan and Clodagh, Drimoleague, Co. Cork, Ireland. Loving wife of the late Eric, much loved mum to Ivor and Kelvyn, mother-in-law to Ruth and Kalyani, treasured grandmother to Emma, Sarah, Linden and Marika. Dear sister of Edna and the late Irene, Sarah (‘Sadie’), Louie, Albert. She will be sadly missed by all her many family and friends. A private family funeral service and burial will take place at Kirk Braddan Church, Douglas, Isle of Man at 10 o’clock Saturday 31 January 2026. Family flowers only please; donations in lieu, if desired, may be sent to Forget Me Not, Admiral Nurses (Dementia Support), 2 The Courtyard, Tromode Road, Douglas, IM2 5EJ. All enquiries please, to David Lancaster (Funeral Director) Ltd, Derby Drive, Peel, telephone (+44 1624 842945).

O'CONNOR -

Nancy,(née O'Connor) (Nirvana, Convent Road, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon). January 25th, 2026 - (peacefully) after a short illness at Galway University Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband P. Desmond O’Connor (Solicitor and former Coroner for the County of Roscommon), her sister Maureen and her nephew Martin. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her daughter Elizabeth, sons Desmond, Edward and Brian, grandchildren Brendan, David, Rachel, Brian, Alison, Eddie, Lorraine and Courtney, her son-in-law Joe, daughters-in-law Valerie and Deirdre, niece Rachel, relatives and her many friends.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam

Nancy will lie in repose in The Kilgarriff Funeral Home Ballaghaderreen, Saturday from 12 noon with removal at 1pm to The Cathedral of the Annunciation & St. Nathy Ballaghaderreen arriving for Mass of the Resurrection at 1:30 o’c with burial afterwards in Kilcolman Cemetery.

"I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree"

GRIMES - Bartle (Skerries) (Thirteenth Anniversary - January 29) Still lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his children Trina, William, Barry, Liz and Colin, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, daughters-in-law, his sister Betty, extended family and friends.

SHEAHAN - (née Casey), Maureen (Rathgar and formerly of South Circular Road) January 27, 2026 (peacefully) in the wonderful care of the staff in St. James’s Hospital with her family by her side. Predeceased by her beloved husband David. Much loved mother of Leonard, Darren and Lisa; she will be very sadly missed by her family, her cherished grandchildren Ciaran, Mira and Eilis, daughter-in-law Katarina, son-in-law Rory, sister Doreen, brother Brian, her carer Dionysia, nieces, nephews, relatives and a wide circle of friends. Reposing in Fanagans Funeral Home, Dundrum tomorrow (Friday) evening from 5pm to 7pm. Removal on (Saturday) morning to the Church of the Three Patron’s Rathgar arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am followed by burial in Kilmashogue Cemetery. No flowers please.

May her gentle soul Rest in peace.

HADNETT - Patricia (Patsi), Late of Rathfarnham, Dublin and formerly of Tipperary. 23rd January 2026, peacefully in the wonderful care of the staff of the Park Nursing Home, Limerick in her 98th year). Beloved sister of Anna Davis and Heather Elliott. Predeceased by her brothers Richard and Noel, sisters Olive and Gloria. She was a dedicated teacher. She will be fondly remembered for her kindness, wisdom and life long commitment to learning. Deeply missed and much loved by her sisters, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and extended family and friends. Funeral arriving at Kilpeacon Church of Ireland, Crecora (V94WY44) on Saturday 31st January for Funeral Service at 12 noon followed by Cremation Service at Shannon Crematorium at 2pm. (V14PV30). Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Vision Ireland. May Patsi Rest in Peace. She will be forever in our hearts.

Ó MURCHÚ - An tOllamh Máirtín [Ciarraí, Corcaigh, Baile Átha Cliath] d’éag 22 Eanáir 2026 [gan coinne] in Ospidéal Beaumont. Máirtín Ó Murchú, saothraí ceannródaíoch sa tsocheolaíocht agus sa phleanáil teanga, Léachtóir sa Ghaeilge, Corcaigh, Ollamh le Gaeilge, Déan agus Léachtóir Sinsearach i gColáiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath, Stiúrthóir ar Scoil an Léann Cheiltigh, Institiúd Árd-Léinn, Baile Átha Cliath, ball den Acadamh Ríoga. Méala mór a bhás dá chéile ionúin Helen [née Foster], dá chlann ghrámhar Caoimhín, Caitríona agus Damhnait [agus a bpáirtithe Dinda, Niall agus Martin]; dá gharmhac mhuirneach Faolán, dá dheartháir Séamus, dá ghaolta, chairde agus chomhleacaithe uilig.

Baileofar ina chuimhne ag Fanagans Kirwans, Trá Fhionnradhairc, ar an Aoine 30 Eanáir 5.30-7.30 i.n. Beidh sólaistí ar fáil in Ostán Marine, Crossaire Cill Fhiontáin ina dhiaidh sin. Beidh créamadh príobháideach ar an Satharn 31. Bláthanna teaghlaigh amháin. Tabhartais, más mian, leis an RNLI.

Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal

LOWRY - Demi (1941 – 2026). Demi has passed peacefully from this life. Her battle was bravely fought. Her family loved her and mourn her passing. Cremation has taken place privately. Donations, if wished, to the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association or the Blackrock Hospice in thanks for their wonderful care.

FITZPATRICK - (Corkery), Isolde - Ballytegan, Gorey, Co. Wexford and late of Clonskeagh, Dublin. (Suddenly but peacefully at her home). Pre-deceased by her husband John and sister Brigette. Isolde will be sadly missed by her dearly loved daughter Amy and her partner Lorna, her sister Tara and nephews Liam, William and Carlos, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, and a wide circle of friends. Funeral arriving to the Garden Chapel, Mount Jerome Crematorium today Thursday for Funeral Service at 1.45 p.m. followed by Cremation. Donations in lieu of flowers to the North Wexford S.P.C.A.

SPRATT - Donal (Grado, Italy,

formerly of Ballsbridge, Dublin and Dungarvan, Co. Waterford): On December 30, 2025, died peacefully at his home in Grado. Donal, loving son of the late Eddie and Ita Spratt (née Stokes), brother of the late Mary and Tom. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Dorothea, sons Eamonn and Michael, sister Una, daughter in laws Alison and Susie, grandchildren Rachel, Emily, Aisling, Anna, Jessie, Edmond, Elizabeth, Dorothea’s children Alex and Patricia, nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbours and friends both in Italy and Ireland. May He Rest In Peace. A Memorial Mass will take place in Church of Saint Augustine, Abbeyside, Dungarvan X35 N523 at 11.00am on Saturday, January 31, 2026 to celebrate Donal’s wonderful life.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

RUDDLE - Gordon - On this, his First Anniversary, Coral, Suzanne and Lynn would like to express their sincere thanks to all those who supported us with love and friendship during the last year. It is so greatly appreciated. We also extend our grateful thanks to the caring and kind staff of the Blackrock Clinic. Remembered always with love.